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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

FT On-site Copy Editor - ELA

Description

IXL's new language arts component helps students master grammar and vocabulary like never before. Students' abilities soar as they interact with engaging texts, correct grammatical errors, and determine the meanings of new words in a variety of contexts.

We are looking for a full-time, in-house copy editor to join our content development team. In this role, you will function as our resident perfectionist, testing and editing all language arts content to ensure it is free of grammatical issues, typos, and logical errors. You will use your educational insight, language arts expertise, and training as an editor to suggest and implement improvements that strengthen the product as a whole.

Minimum of three years' editing experience, preferably in an educational publishing environment

Expert knowledge ofTheChicago Manual of Style

Extremely strong writing ability and grammar knowledge, including a finely tuned sense of written English usage

Experience in ELA content development with a strong understanding of students’ reading and knowledge levels for grades PK-12

Experience using web content management systems and editing in an online format

Ability to be efficient and organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to influence and improve the work of others

Strong critical-thinking, research, and problem-solving skills

About IXLIXL Learning is an educational technology company like no other. We develop dramatically innovative, first-of-their-kind products used by millions of learners, from children to adults. Our IXL product (located at IXL.com) is the world's most popular subscription-based learning site for K-12. Our other products include Quia Web, the original 'create-your-own' website for teachers, and Quia Books, the leading online platform for world-languages courses.